This graphic is taken from Biography of a Business, published by TCI, USSC in 1960 to celebrate the centennial of TCI.

Originally developed by Nashville business interests, the company holdings were located in Tennessee, later expanding into Alabama.

One of the predecessor companies, Southern States Iron and Land developed extensive properties in South Pittsburg, TN.  This company was developed by English capitalists, including James Bowron.

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